The snail is the steady-as-she-goes symbol of nature. Slowly but surely, the snail gets to her destination, and this can be a prime point in snail, especially if you want to conveysteadyprogresson your life-path.

Snailshellsare typically spiral in nature.Spirals are symbolic ofexpanding consciousness. Alternatively, spirals can also imply a process of going within (spiraling inward) to seek inner consciousness for answers.

Snailtattoo ideascan represent awareness, and an ability to effectively interpret dreams and unorthodox realities. This is because of the snails antennae which are hugely exploratory. Further, the entire body of the snail is a sensory tool. This is symbolic of experiencing reality via uncommonsensory perception.

The snail is also alunar creature. Aboriginal cultures observed the snailsabilityto hide itself within its shell, or reveal itself. This behavior is likened to the waxing and waning of the moon (revealing, and concealing). Similarly, the snail sharesthemes of progress, cycles, and fertilitywith the moon too.